Service Acquisition Officer

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Adecco UK Full time

Service Acquisition Officer required to work from HOME for our public sector client.

3 months - possible extension

Working from home primarily, however will be required to attend the office for some meeting/ 1:1 supervision and as required - Wandsworth area.

£17.63 - 21.36 per hour PAYE

£20 - £25 per hour Umbrella.

**Job Purpose**

**Specific Duties and Responsibilities**:
1. Will be responsible for the efficient and effective micro-commissioning of
straightforward packages of care and placements by demonstrating strength-based
approaches.
2. To manage and identify the most appropriate social care provider by working in
accordance with commissioning and contractual requirements.
3. To optimise contract and block services first.
4. To negotiate the cost of straightforward packages of care and placements, to
demonstrate best value. For example, obtaining three quotes from providers and
effective use of dynamic purchasing systems, to deliver best value for money.
5. To micro-commission placements on behalf of the NHS on request.
6. To report to the Senior Commissioning Manager and / or Deputy Manager any
provider concerns relating to capacity and reliability against Performance Indicators.
7. To also use traditional communication modes to engage with the social care market
to ensure capacity is fully optimised.
8. To establish and maintain a good working relationship with social care providers to
ensure the service user receives the right service, at the right time at the right cost.
9. To ensure all relevant information/documentation is sent to the provider in relation
to care commissioned and contractual agreements.
10. To ensure all information recorded is accurate and any inaccuracies are escalated to
the Senior Commissioning Manager and / or Deputy Manager.
11. To be responsible for collating market management information to enable you to carry
out your role. This may include populating and reporting information on provider
capacity, voids, provider costs and service type information. This information should
be presented to the Senior Commissioning Manager.
12. To notify the Senior Commissioning Manager and / or Deputy Manager of any provider
information changes or provider intelligence that will impact on service delivery.
13. At the request of the Senior Commissioning Manager and / or Deputy Manager to be
the team's representative at meetings and report on key decisions and actions.

Knowledge and experience of adult social systems in a local authority setting

Good understanding of the brokering services for adults social care and the adult social care market

Knowledge of hospital discharges ( and reablement preferably, but not essential)

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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